Atletico Madrid host Lille in the third round of the UEFA Champions League on October 24 at 3:00 am.
Shortly after the start, in the 8th minute, Lille made a mistake at the back and Alvarez quickly grabbed the ball, creating a one-touch opportunity before calmly firing the ball into the net! Atletico took the lead 1-0!
The score was tied at 1-1 in the 61st minute when Zheglova received the ball on the right and cut smartly inside, scoring from long range!
A controversy erupted in the 71st minute! On a free kick from the left by Lille, the referee ruled that Koke had committed a handball foul and awarded a penalty kick. However, the slow-motion camera showed that the Lille player actually touched the ball first, and Koke did not change the trajectory of the ball! Atletico's manager Simeone expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision and received a yellow card!
Davy took a penalty kick in the 74th minute and one-timed it to put Atletico down 1-2!
Toward the end of the game, in the 89th minute, Lille crossed the ball from the left, David grabbed the ball in front of the goal, and the ball was refracted into the net! In the end, Atletico Madrid defeated Lille 1-3.
